Managing compliance in your Washington dental office can feel complex and overwhelming. That’s why the Washington State Dental Association created ComplyBetter — an online, on-demand dental compliance service that gives dentists and teams the tools to easily and confidently meet HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, infection control and bloodborne pathogens requirements.

Whether you’re considering switching from a traditional compliance vendor or are new to using a dental compliance service, don’t mistake these myths for facts!

By February 16, 2026, all HIPAA-covered entities — including dental practices — must update their Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) to include specific information about how they handle substance use disorder (SUD) treatment records protected under federal law (42 CFR Part 2). They must also train their workforce on these updates.